CPV 44 – Construction Structures and Materials

What does CPV 44 cover?

CPV Division 44 covers construction structures, materials and auxiliary products for the building and civil engineering sectors. This encompasses a very wide range of supply categories: structural materials such as concrete, mortar, cement, bricks and blocks; structural products including steel sections, prefabricated elements, bridge components and noise barriers; cables, wires and electrical conductors; pipes, sanitary ware and drainage products; tools, locks, fasteners, chains and springs; tanks, vessels and heating boilers; paints, varnishes and coatings; and natural stone, lime, gypsum and aggregates.

Division 44 is distinct from Division 45 (construction works), which covers the actual execution of construction services. Division 44 covers the physical supply of construction materials and components, whether procured by a contracting authority directly for a managed building project or supplied to a publicly owned construction operation. It also overlaps with Division 43 (construction machinery) in the sense that equipment purchased under Division 43 is used in conjunction with the materials procured under Division 44.

Public procurement of construction materials is substantial and occurs across all levels of government. Road authorities procure asphalt mixes, drainage pipes and road markings materials; building authorities procure structural steel, precast concrete elements and cladding systems; municipalities procure cables, water pipes and fittings for infrastructure maintenance. Further information on the CPV system is available from the European Commission (SIMAP) and in Regulation (EC) No 213/2008.

Key CPV Groups in Division 44

Examples of Tenders with CPV 44

• Precast Concrete Elements for Bridge Deck Replacement: A motorway operator procures prestressed precast concrete deck beams and edge elements for the renovation of 14 motorway bridge structures.
• Cable Supply Framework for Electricity Distribution Network: A regional electricity distribution network operator tenders a three-year framework for the supply of medium-voltage and low-voltage power cables.
• Steel Sections Framework for Municipal Construction Yard: A city authority awards a framework for the supply of structural steel sections, hollow sections, flat steel and sheet metal for its municipal construction yard operations.

Current tenders with CPV 44 are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms such as the German Procurement Portal (DTVP).

Who is CPV 44 relevant for?

Public Contracting Authorities

Road and motorway authorities, municipal building departments, water and infrastructure utilities, energy distribution network operators, and state construction authorities regularly procure construction materials under CPV 44. Framework agreements are the preferred instrument for ongoing supply of standardised materials such as pipes, cables and aggregate.

Companies and Bidders

Building materials manufacturers, steel traders, pipe and cable suppliers, precast concrete producers, paint manufacturers and natural stone suppliers are among the core bidders under Division 44. CE marking for construction products is mandatory under the EU Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011. Technical performance data, delivery capacity and references from comparable supply contracts are standard requirements. Further information is available from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).

How does Bond help with CPV 44?

Tender Match – Automatically Find Tenders (CPV 44)

With tender.match, construction materials manufacturers and building products suppliers automatically receive all relevant tenders with CPV 44 directly in their dashboard. BOND indexes tenders from over 1,000 procurement portals in the EU – from TED to national platforms and regional contracting authorities. Instead of manually searching dozens of portals every day, matching construction materials supply contracts are filtered and delivered by industry, competency, region, and company profile. An automated gap analysis immediately shows where the company meets the requirements and where gaps exist. This ensures companies never miss a deadline and can focus on preparing their bids.

Company Match – Find the Right Partners and Suppliers (CPV 44)

For companies looking for suppliers, subcontractors, or consortium partners for large construction materials supply contracts, company.match provides direct access to qualified firms from an EU-wide database of over 28 million companies. Especially for larger supply packages covering multiple material categories, company.match automatically identifies suitable partners for bidding consortia and partial services – increasing the chances of winning the contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about CPV 44

What does the CPV code 44000000 mean?

The CPV code 44000000 designates the division "Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction" in the European Common Procurement Vocabulary. It covers all types of building materials, structural products, cables, pipes, tools and coatings procured by public bodies.

How do I find tenders with CPV 44?

Tenders with CPV 44 can be searched on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) using the code filter. The German Procurement Portal (DTVP) lists current national procurements. Bond automatically delivers profile-matched tenders from over 1,000 EU-wide portals.

What are the requirements for participating in tenders with CPV 44?

CE marking under the EU Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 is mandatory for regulated construction products. Technical performance declarations, product conformity certificates and delivery capacity evidence are standard requirements. Applicable rules are set out in the VgV and the UVgO.